General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Dutch Caribbean
Band 1
Email address
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+599 9461 3400About
Provided by VANEPS
VANEPS keeps distinguishing itself with true unrivalled specialist legal advice across the Dutch Caribbean region. Financial institutions, large national and international corporates and Governmental bodies are among the firm's strong client base. The attorneys in our firm are specialists with expertise in their dedicated field (almost all other law firms in our Caribbean region are general practitioners). All our attorneys are able to fully legally represent their respective clients throughout these jurisdictions.
VANEPS is the leading Dutch Caribbean law firm, having offices in all four different jurisdictions of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Caribbean, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, Statia and St. Maarten. In addition, our Surinam Desk assists multinationals that operate on- or offshore projects in Surinam.
Client feedback
“Our engagement with the team was extraordinary, and we value the time and attention that was given to our many questions and issues.”
Republic Bank Ltd.
“VanEps always thinks along; we feel like we are in control.”
A ‘Big Four’ professional services firm
“The responsiveness is excellent.”
A listed US for-profit higher education organization
“VanEps gives us certainty that our matters are in good hands, which provides peace of mind. We value the personal touch with which they handle our cases.”
Guardian Group, an insurance company active throughout the Caribbean region
Facts & Figures
- founded in 1937
- 60 employees (26 attorneys)
- 4 offices
Chambers Review
With offices throughout the Dutch Caribbean, including Curaçao, Aruba, Bonaire and Sint Maarten, VANEPS fields a strong and deep bench of lawyers. The firm provides a comprehensive service to international and local clients, with the team's expertise ranging from secured debt financing to shareholder disputes and oil and gas transactions. Its lawyers regularly act for domestic, regional and international banks. VANEPS additionally offers a dedicated desk for Suriname.
Work Highlights
- VANEPS advised Maduro & Curiel’s Bank on its multi-jurisdictional corporate restructuring.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"VANEPS are deal-oriented and quick."
"VANEPS are deal-oriented and quick."
Notable Practitioners
Randolph van Eps is a longstanding lawyer who is respected by peers and remains a leading presence within the firm. His experience covers both litigious matters and transactional mandates. He is the head of the firm's Suriname desk.
Focco Lunsingh Scheurleer operates an active corporate practice with a strong emphasis on financing transactions. He has experience providing counsel to high-profile international clients, including banks.
"Focco is a very dependable partner."
Roderik van Hees is a well-respected lawyer who handles a range of commercial disputes including tax and fraud disputes. He is also adept at handling cross-border litigation.
Rogier van den Heuvel is a well-regarded lawyer who operates a varied commercial litigation practice. His experience encompasses shareholder disputes and directors' liability litigation.
"Rogier is an incredible teammate. He is very effective in reading the courtroom and understanding what to present."
Based in Curaçao, Michiel Gorsira is a well-known litigator with a high-level practice. He handles a range of disputes, including those relating to bankruptcy and liquidation.
Head of corporate/M&A Tjarda Tazelaar is a well-respected lawyer who handles a wide range of matters, from acquisitions to divestments. He advises clients from the financial services and chemical industries.
Tom Peeters is a well-regarded lawyer who acts as head of the VANEPS Aruba and Bonaire offices. Often acting for clients in the energy sector, he advises clients on development, construction and permit matters.
"Tom is always ready to help, and he meets his deadlines."
Ranked Lawyers at
VANEPS
Aruba
Bonaire (special municipality of The Netherlands)
Curaçao
Members
Provided by VANEPS
Diek Fabius
Inge van Hees-Wolswijk
Roderik van Hees
Sophie van Lint
Thies Leijsen
Tjarda Tazelaar
Tom Peeters
Industries
Provided by VANEPS
Contracting & Insurance
Corporate (including M&A)
Employment
Energy & Natural Resources
Financial Services (Banking & Finance)
Governance, risk and compliance
Government & Public Sector
Hospitality & Leisure
IP, Communications & Technology
Litigation & Dispute Resoltution
Real Estate & Project Development
Transportation (Shipping & Aviation)